The issue of sham is most likely to be raised by the settlor's creditors or former spouse if the settlor is involved in matrimonial proceedings, who...
A trust is formed either by lifetime gift or on death when a person (the settlor) transfers assets to another person or persons (the trustees) to hold...
When trustees are engaged in trust litigation, issues often arise as to how their litigation costs are to be funded. A Beddoe application is the best...
Trust litigation has been classified as being of three types:•a dispute as to the trusts on which trustees hold the subject matter of the settlement•a...
Where a beneficiary either:•is a minor (ie under the age of 18) and unmarried or•has attained majority or has married under that date but is required...
Duration of a trustThe duration of an express trust is subject to the restrictions imposed by the rules against remoteness of vesting and against the...
This Deed of Appointment is made on [date] by [trustee] of [address] and [trustee] of [address] (the Trustees).Background(A)This Deed is supplemental...
Forthcoming changes: On 31 January 2018, the Scottish government launched a consultation on a possible reform of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland)...
This is a glossary of common words and expressions used in Scottish private client law with the nearest England and Wales equivalent (where relevant)...
This Practice Note answers some Frequently Asked Questions about issues arising in the administration of a financial guardianship.Please see Office of...
This Practice Note describes who can be appointed as financial guardian to an adult over the age of 16 in Scotland and the steps required to complete...
This Practice Note summarises the issues to consider before making an application to appoint a welfare and/or financial guardian for an adult over the...